EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 12 MIN
PTA+ Live from CSM: Deanne Yates
from PTA+ Physical Therapist Assistant · host Katie Sutton
Permission to Lead: Why PTAs Must Stop Self-LimitingRecorded live at CSM, this episode is a direct challenge to every Physical Therapist Assistant who has ever thought, “There’s no room for growth.”Deanne Yates shares her journey from PTA to national-level leadership involvement, including work with FSBPT and PTA governance initiatives. She discusses:Why PTA and PT are both terminal clinical designationsThe danger of self-limiting beliefsRunning for national office as a PTAArtificial (augmented) intelligence in rehab educationThe shift toward blended and hybrid PTA programsWhy we need clearer definitions in hybrid educationWhy every PTA should attend CSMIf you’ve ever waited for permission to lead — this is your sign.Special Thanks to:Thanks to US Physical Therapy for hosting PTA+ at CSM.MedBridge users: Visit ptapluspodcast.com for your exclusive discount code: PTAPLUSFollow PTA+:Website: https://www.ptapluspodcast.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ptapluspodcast/videosInstagram (show): https://www.instagram.com/pta_plus/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/PTA-Podcast-100093326902910/LinkedIn (Katie Sutton): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-sutton-0725
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